Exam 1 Essay Portion 1) Describe the three basic types of music heard in original scores during the silent film era and cites specific examples from The Birth of a Nation. (10 points) Music is an important form of art; it has always been utilized by each and every culture for entertainment purpose. Earlier in the silent film era‚ music was generally not included in the films but played in the beginning or at the end to entertain the audience. Later music was used in the form of background score
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Dulce Et decorum Est is a poem written by Wilfred Owen‚ which undermines the idea that war if glorious by showing the horrific imagery and condemnation of war. The poems versions of reality creates a sharp and deeply ironic line between the civilians who prop up war efforts and the men who fight their battles; only those who have experienced war first hand can understand the trauma of losing a soldier or friend . It shows that dying for your country seems a lot less worthwhile than the trumped-up
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Patriotism is shown in many ways‚ from putting your hand over your heart and singing the National Anthem to not standing for the National Anthem as a way of boycotting. It also means not getting backlash when you decide to boycott things such as the National
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friendship leading up to that fateful day on Turkish soil. The character Archie is based on Private Wilfred Harper of the 10th Light Horse during the attack at the Nek. Portrayed in this film are ideas and messages such as sacrifice‚ comradeship and patriotism (‘war as a game’ is also portrayed in this movie‚ this can be seen when troops take a swim). Acting‚ Music‚ and camera work helped me understand these ideas and messages. Music helped me understand the idea of “war as a game” in that the use of
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1. What evidence of Enlightenment ideas did you find in the two anthems? Give specific words from the anthems in your answer. Evidence of Enlightenment can be found in both anthems. Both anthems are about freedom ‚ independence‚ and patriotism. In the American anthem‚ the refrain‚ “O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave”‚ resounds after each chorus to remind us of the battles fought to gain our freedom. In the French anthem‚ the stance‚ “Sacred love of France‚ Lead‚ support our avenging
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towards the Germans Propaganda for patriotism and nationalism: Designed to maintain public morale and faith in the country in order to sustain the war effort. Also convince civilians to enlist voluntarily until conscription was introduced in 1917. Films: How Britain Prepared‚ The Battle of the Somme (Promote British strength and determination in the war effort) The use of an iconic figure to strengthen a particular point about national identity and to promote patriotism. They might come from old myths
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Patriotism is defined as a cultural attachment to one’s homeland or devotion to one’s country. In a similar way‚ when following religion‚ one must devote their self to God. So how does patriotism and religion work together if there are two separate principles people devote themselves to? Twain’s usage of contradicting tones‚ irony‚ and imagery answers this question with an emphatic‚ “They don’t.” Opening the short story up with a description of what seems to be a parade‚ one can pick up on the joyous
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the reader not only her thoughts and reactions‚ but also her observations of other’s feeling. She conveys to the reader through vivid imagery and expressive figurative language not only a sense of astonishment and horror‚ but also the resulting patriotism the disastrous event brought forth. Berne uses dramatic imagery when describing what she sees at the location‚ and the astonishment she feels. When Berne fist sees the sight‚ she notes that she sees nothing‚ “But once your eyes adjust to what you
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of their death; most people expect to die of old age or disease. Although‚ in Shakespeare’s plays those imperfections could be the difference between life or death. In The Tragedy of Julius Caesar‚ Brutus is a tragic hero due to his fatal flaw of patriotism‚ which evidently causes his downfall from greatness. For example‚ Brutus’ actions depict his intense love for Rome and what he believes is best for the country. Brutus’ motives for his actions are not based on his personal wants and needs‚ but
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Kramer get to the heart of the article they articulate that CSV will “reshape capitalism and its relationship to society (2011)‚” they bring forth the concept of the three ways companies can create shared value by: reconceiving product and markets‚ redefining
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